Smithfield Township, DeKalb County, Indiana

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Smithfield Township
Township
Location of Smithfield Township in DeKalb County
Location of Smithfield Township in DeKalb County
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Country United States
State Indiana
County DeKalb
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total 35.09 sq mi (90.9 km2)
 • Land 34.99 sq mi (90.6 km2)
 • Water 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation[1] 935 ft (285 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,613
 • Density 46.1/sq mi (17.8/km2)
FIPS code 18-70200[2]
GNIS feature ID 453854

Smithfield Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,613 and it contained 719 housing units.[3]

History

Smithfield Township was named for Isaac B. Smith, a pioneer settler.[4]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.09 square miles (90.9 km2), of which 34.99 square miles (90.6 km2) (or 99.72%) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (or 0.28%) is water.[3] Cedar Lake is in this township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Barkers Chapel and Cedar Lake.

References

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External links

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